[Carewyn’s] expression became more ashamed again as she looked down at her own feet, dangling off the bench in front of her.
“I’m really, really sorry I upset you. I might not entirely get why you decided to have me call the shots for this, but…well, I meant what I sang. ‘I’ll do my very best, and it ain’t no lie,’” she sang a bit more sweetly, “‘if you put me to the test, if you let me try…’”
Carewyn’s singing seemed to soften Orion’s expression further. He smiled slightly at her.
“I accepted your apology the first time you made it, Carewyn Cromwell. Though it was easier to do, after our minds melded properly.”
~“We Can Beat Them Forever and Ever,” a Quidditch season 1 ficlet
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Gahhhh, little!Carion!! God, they own my heart so much. ;~;
But yeah, so this drawing is set in Carewyn’s third year and Orion’s fourth year, right before the first (and ultimately only) Quidditch match Carewyn and Orion play together that year, against Hufflepuff (hence why Orion doesn’t have his facial hair yet and Carey’s ponytail is so short!). It’s right at the beginning of their relationship, so yeah, pretty solidly platonic at this point, but considering how similar their personalities are, Carewyn and Orion still forge a pretty strong connection from the get-go. It is a shame these two weren’t able to play Quidditch together longer, otherwise they totally would’ve become the Papa Bear and Mama Bear of the Slytherin team 😂
Fun fact: the song Carewyn’s singing here is “Take A Chance on Me,” which is by her brother Jacob’s favorite band, ABBA. Although Carewyn originally sang it for her team just for fun and is singing it for Orion here to affirm her commitment to him and the team, the words are obviously meant to be much more romantic. In fact, this song actually really suits Carewyn and Orion as adults post-Second Wizarding War, when they realize how much they care about each other and enjoy spending time together and yet are on the fence about whether or not to pursue a relationship when they live such different lives:
“We can go dancing -- we can go walking --
As long as we're together (long as we're together)...
Listen to some music -- maybe just talking --
Get to know you better (get to know you better),
'Cause you know I've got so much that I wanna do!
When I dream, I'm alone with you -- it's magic!
You want me to leave it there, afraid of a love affair,
But I think you know that I can't let go...”
Hope you’re all doing well! Much love! 💚💚💚
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Quarters were 8 weeks at least the ones through high school. I’m guessing college ones are the same? It was always weird for me reading The Freshman because certain things seemed to happen super fast if you think of each book took place over two months, and other things seemed to go on for a long time (mainly some book 2 stuff like the election and the fact that Kaitlyn just ignored her friends (and possible gf) for over a month).
Timing and pacing isn’t The Freshman+‘s strong suit lmao
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gn reader, tw: body and food talk, ghost isn’t super nice to himself but you’re nice enough for the both of you
“where’s the rest of your food?” you nodded to ghost’s plate, laden with one chicken breast and a couple of vegetables from the mess hall. he stopped short in the hallway, trying to control his blush even though he was wearing his usual balaclava. you looked at him curiously. he got lost in the warmth of your eyes that showed genuine concern about his food, scrutinizing his plate.
“‘m on a cut.” he grumbled, gravelly voice at odds with his thoughts. you looked down and fuck, he had gotten it all wrong. he had been too gruff, like a fumbling kid talking to his crush on the playground. you tilted your head back quickly, now armed with a cheeky grin, and he almost let out a breath of relief at the sight. stupid simon, he’d almost messed it up, but you always gave him unending grace. “why? i like you big.” you started walking, nudging his shoulder in a silent goodbye. he was rooted in place, his legs like concrete as he replayed your words. you liked him big.
“thought you were on a cut, l.t.?” soap asked the next day, in line with ghost who was currently loading up on carbs and protein. “little birdie told me they liked me big.” he meant to say it in a whisper, but somehow you heard. at the front of the line, you whipped your head around fast, sending a secret smile just for him. fuck it was worth it, even if he felt too large for the room sometimes. simon would never cut again if he could see that smile. you ducked your head, suddenly shy. you couldn’t believe your l.t. took your words to heart that much. maybe there was something more in all those glances he gave you when he thought you weren’t looking.
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hi rosi! well, i was the anon from yesterday or whenever about the fantasy about being with you and read all your tags so like...i guess i'll be an emoji anon! i'll decide by the end of the ask which ill use i guess lmao. how was your day? i kinda wanted to ask like, so i guess you just go in your car and hangout at parking lots or whatever a decent amount, is that just to get some alone time? i forget what your current living situation is. also like what do you do for fun?! i know your a lil weed girly and you do your art (which i love btw, i want to try and buy a piece next time i get some kind of spare money) but is there anything else you like to do? i hope you had a good day whenever you get around to answering this<3 (btw i wanna smooch you i am telepathically kissing you right now)
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Hi hi hi!! Welcome 🎤 🫶💖
My day was pretty good! How was yours lovely? 🥰
Hmmm why I chill in my car is kinda complicated tbh. But I guess the main reason is so I can smoke and just kinda relax and enjoy myself ya know?
Yes yes yes I am a lil weed girly 🥰😇 and I do love my art (any sort - painting, photography, coloring 💖, scrapbooking, trying to get back into drawing)
I’m also a huge music nerd! I went to a performing arts high school and trained in vocal music. Learned a bunch of music theory and did a buuuunch of voice lessons. My goal was to be an opera singer but life had other plans.
Other than that I’m kinda boring. Just like chilling and watching shows (occasionally movies but I’m a sleepy baby so I usually fall asleep pretty fast).
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